Today, the world's biggest Islamic power is facing the harsh reality of having a war on its hands against an enemy on its own ground. It is also surprising to see America, the superpower in occupation of a number of other countries, establishing fortifications in various areas of Pakistan while our authorities continue to neglect them. America's political and military influence in this land has increased a great deal. The proof is visible on our landscape in the form of numerous establishments of the Blackwater, a private security agency of America that works on the pattern of secret service outfits like the FBI and CIA. Blackwater is spreading fast in Peshawar and Islamabad. And rumour has it, that workers of this agency can enter Pakistan without even visa or immigration. Blackwater has deepened its roots and reached many avenues of our secret information. It is even reported to have occupied 200 houses on rent in Islamabad. The arrival of the American marines and the ongoing drone attacks in tribal areas are some other measures that has the Pakistani people up in the arms about the American nefarious intentions about our country. According to the US press reports, America is also contemplating an attack on Quetta. Our freedom and independence appear to be in mortal danger but our government seems tone deaf to these concerns. -HAMSHIRA KHALID, Karachi, October 5.